I have had this happen! Definitely talk to your doctor about changing to a different medication. My Psychiatrist told me recently he has some patients who did not find a specific SSRI helpful in the past sometimes find a few years down the line it is more effective (we were discussing possible medication options for me, including trying a med I had previously not had much luck with!) I think probably it works the other way too?My antidepressants aren’t working, I’ve been on them a few months, gradually increased the dose and I just feel like a zombie.
It’s so annoying because I’ve used this same medication a couple of years ago and it really helped then. I know I’ll be ok eventually but right now I just feel like I’m back to square one and I’ve lost hope.
I’m going through the same thing right now, I know it sucks but I hope you find something that works for youMy antidepressants aren’t working, I’ve been on them a few months, gradually increased the dose and I just feel like a zombie.
It’s so annoying because I’ve used this same medication a couple of years ago and it really helped then. I know I’ll be ok eventually but right now I just feel like I’m back to square one and I’ve lost hope.
That sounds so toughI eventually spoke to my Dr after stupidly stopping my tablets and he was really nice and understanding, currently on a lower dose to start but the hot flushes are awful (even in this freezing weather).
The past week has been awful, my daughter told my dad she was suicidal and couldn't handle life anymore. I've barely been able to sleep with worry. She won't let me refer her to CAMHS, she said they didn't help last time but thankfully she seems to be improving a little. This is why I need to keep going, I need to be there for my childrennot religious but I'm praying for a better year for us and everyone on this thread
I’m sorry you’re going through the same, it’s so exhausting isn’t it. Thank you so much, I really hope you do too xI’m going through the same thing right now, I know it sucks but I hope you find something that works for you
Thank you, I didn’t know that but it makes sense, and it’s kind of reassuring xI have had this happen! Definitely talk to your doctor about changing to a different medication. My Psychiatrist told me recently he has some patients who did not find a specific SSRI helpful in the past sometimes find a few years down the line it is more effective (we were discussing possible medication options for me, including trying a med I had previously not had much luck with!) I think probably it works the other way too?
Thank you for this, it’s given me the courage to call my doctors again next week. I’ve been struggling for nine months now with my anxiety and depression but was too scared to call the doctors as I felt as though I wasn’t taken seriously by the last one I saw. But I can’t keep going on like this and taking days off work for panic attacksMy GP has put me back on Citalopram today - I get so paranoid when I have to call the doctor but this particular one is absolutely amazing. She’s signed me off work, told me she’ll extend the sick note if I need it and, most importantly, told me that she trusts me with my mental health management because I’ve proved it to her time and again. That made me cry. Everyone should have a doctor like her. I’ve been so desperate over the last few months it’s been horrendous. Hopefully 2022 will be better for all of us, I really hope so xx
What are you taking lovely? I was the same when I was first put on fluoxetine, but it has since improved and I am much less numb and can cry. To be honest, I’d rather go back to being numb but that’s another story.I've been on antidepressants for about a week or so and I am extremely emotionally blunted. I want to cry, I feel it coming but no tears. I'm really struggling with this. I feel so indifferent to everything right now. I've been on all sorts of medication for my mental health since I was 17 but I've never really felt like this. Does it get better?
Mirtazapine 15mg - I've noticed I am struggling to express happiness too (not that there's much to be happy about) but I am feeling really frustrated @ not being able to cry because I can feel it coming.What are you taking lovely? I was the same when I was first put on fluoxetine, but it has since improved and I am much less numb and can cry. To be honest, I’d rather go back to being numb but that’s another story.
From my experience, I had to try a few before I found one that helped, you have to give it time for it to work, ( I also changed doctors as the first one prescribed me Amitriptyline, I put on a stone in 2 weeks, not from eating apparently it's a side affect,, his attitude was there's no calories in the tab and to go to Waterstones to buy a book on anxiety and depression) Just try to give them time to work, if not go back to your doctor, hope you feel better soon.I've been on antidepressants for about a week or so and I am extremely emotionally blunted. I want to cry, I feel it coming but no tears. I'm really struggling with this. I feel so indifferent to everything right now. I've been on all sorts of medication for my mental health since I was 17 but I've never really felt like this. Does it get better?
I looked up Mirtazapine, and it looks like it can take 4-6 weeks to work. So you may find things change a bit in the next few weeks as you adjust? https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/mirtazapine/I've been on antidepressants for about a week or so and I am extremely emotionally blunted. I want to cry, I feel it coming but no tears. I'm really struggling with this. I feel so indifferent to everything right now. I've been on all sorts of medication for my mental health since I was 17 but I've never really felt like this. Does it get better?
That sounds so tough your an amazing mum keep goingI’m going through the same thing right now, I know it sucks but I hope you find something that works for you
That sounds so toughI too hope this year is better for all of us!
does her college have any resources available? I know my cousin's did. From my own experience dealing with mental health stuff at her age - I found when my parents just being there was enough sometimes. They were also there to chat if I needed, and when I wanted to seek help were able to be an advocate for me (liaising with the gp/psychologist etc). Being a teenager can really suck, my best wishes to both of youThat sounds so tough your an amazing mum keep goingMy daughters 16 and struggled so much recently trying to support her in the right way when she doesn’t want referring as she’s just started college is so hard to know what to do for them!
I have no experience with Mirtazapine myself, but most side effects should go away after 2-3 months, unfortunately you just have to live through themMirtazapine 15mg - I've noticed I am struggling to express happiness too (not that there's much to be happy about) but I am feeling really frustrated @ not being able to cry because I can feel it coming.
I think I can relate @ 'rather go back to being numb' sometimes it's better to not feel sadly.
Here if you want to vent my dear.
You will have a purpose even if you can't see it for yourself right now.I have no experience with Mirtazapine myself, but most side effects should go away after 2-3 months, unfortunately you just have to live through themI’m here if you need someone to talk or rant to And thank you
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My dose has been lowered back to 50mg as bigger doses did not seem to be making any difference, and one of my most hated symptoms is back - nausea. Not the morning kind when you have no appetite, but these cramp-style feeling of wanting to vomit when I feel like my self-hatred is especially bad. I never actually vomit though. There are things that trigger it, nothing physical, just some thoughts and emotions. Does anyone have any experience with that? Please please someone tell me what to try as I just can’t bear it anymoreI’ve tried everything from bigger doses to sports, breathing and tapping exercises and nothing seems to work for me. Being so miserably divided against yourself is such a horrible feeling, I’m only in my early twenties but I’m already considering having my cards or fortune read just to find out if there is any point in me staying alive.
There's also a few low cost services available too which everyone might not be aware of. Roughly what area are you in? I could recommend a few in London if you wanted.My therapist is leaving the NHS very soon therefore my treatment ends. I’m trying not to think about it because that hour a week/fortnight does help. I’ve had more than 10 sessions (magic number), but only because I argued the toss. Will feel a loss when he goes. I have to wait up to a year before re-referring because of “therapist dependency” or some crap. Waiting lists will be ridiculous, too. I’m a very productivity-driven person so wouldn’t be complacent with a therapist, but you can’t control the progress you make when you have external factors impeding you implementing steps.
It stinks, but not surprising, private is very expensive and a lot want you to block book (£500I’m not Tony Soprano). With all the price increases etc. looks like I’ll just have to go it alone for the foreseeable. I’d never want SSRIs, that’s just a personal choice. I don’t mind Diazepam, because a strip will last me months but doctors treat requests for benzos like you’re asking for a line of coke off the examination table
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